Are Cockapoos Good Dogs or Nothing More Than Mutts?

There are very common misconceptions about whether or not cockapoos are good dogs. Hopefully, after reading this, you will be able to decide whether or not welcoming a cockapoo into your home is a decision that you will want to make.

What Is A Cockapoo?

Although cockapoos are a very popular breed of dog nowadays, there are still people out there who are not sure what they are. If you are unaware of what a cockapoo is, the first thing that you should know is that it is a hybrid dog breed. It comes about when an American cocker spaniel is mixed with a poodle. It can also occur when both of the parents are cockapoos. Either way, however, the dog has cocker spaniel and poodle among its blood line.

What Physical Traits Can Be Expected?

Cockapoos do not usually get to be more than fifteen inches tall, and their weight does not often reach more than twenty three pounds. Overall, you can expect your cockapoo to remain on the smaller side. The coat that cockapoos usually have tends to differ. Although some of these dogs get a thick curly coat that resembles that of a poodle, there are some whose coats remain wavy. Majority of the time, however, you can expect to see two different types of hair among their coats. The hair which resembles that of the cocker spaniel does shed, but the hair that resembles that of the poodle does not shed. If you are looking for a dog that does not shed or that you will probably not experience allergies with, you will probably want to choose a cockapoo whose coat resembles a poodle’s coat.

How Do Some People Feel About Them?

I have heard many people say that cockapoos are horrible dogs, due to the fact that they are not purebreds. They feel that since these dogs cannot become AKC registered, people should not even think about owning them. Since they are “mutts,” people believe that they cannot make a wonderful pet. This may be one of the main reasons that cockapoos can be found so commonly at ASPCA’s. People think that they are adorable dogs when they are given them, but once they find out that they are not purebreds, they no longer want them. A lot of other people just think that cockapoos are “fashion dogs.” By this, they are talking about the name that these dogs are given. Instead of calling these dogs “mutts,” people all want to run out and buy one because they have been given a “fashionable” name.

Why Cockapoos Can Make The Best Dogs

Since cockapoos are hybrid dogs, you will be able to see characteristics from both the cocker spaniel and the poodle. Rather than having a dog that only shows certain characteristics from one breed, you will get to experience the best of both breeds. Overall, however, there are certain characteristics which cockapoos are known to pick up from both the cocker spaniel and the poodle in them that you can expect to see. Most cockapoos are very loyal, affectionate, intelligent, and playful animals. They are known to make wonderful companions for both adults and children. Often, they will also make great companions with other pets, depending on the size and personality of the other pet.

Conclusion

You should never judge a dog by whether or not it is a purebred, as this has no effect on the overall personality that you will see in the dog. There is good and bad among both purebreds and hybrid dogs. People who do not think that cockapoos are good dogs will tell you that you should never spend much money on them. The truth is that you should always check out the ASPCA before you decide to buy a dog in any situation, since there are thousands of dogs who could use a good home. If you want to make sure that you are getting a cockapoo, you can consider checking out a local cockapoo rescue group. However, if you are planning on spending a lot of money on a dog to begin, you shouldn’t decide to not buy a cockapoo just because they are a hybrid breed. They can make excellent members of the family.